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An incomplete lead or lead alloy unifaced token of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600).

The token is circular in shape. The obverse depicts two concentric circles with 14 diagonal raised lines in between them, unevenly spaced. The central circle has two parallel raised lines, which split from a pellet in the centre into 2 branches, forming a Y-shape (Powell Type 3, 31 and 17). The reverse is undecorated.

The token has a diameter of 19.1 mm and is 1.8 mm thick. It weighs 2.4 g.

The token is a mid grey in colour with an even patina. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail.

Lead tokens are a frequently occurring find, with a variety of different designs. Tokens like this, were used as tallies or as replacement low denomination coinage during the Medieval and Post Medieval periods.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found whilst out using a metal detector

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